Nine precincts in Oldham County are eligible to vote for the Kentucky House District 47 political race, which covers almost half of northern Oldham County.

Incumbent Rick Rand (D-Bedford) and Republican challenger Theodore “T.K.” Broecker, of La Grange, delivered 5-minute remarks to a crowd of nearly 125 at an Oct. 7 debate hosted by the Oldham Economic Chamber and Development and The Oldham Era.

Political newcomer Broecker said he entered the race to help state government live within its means.

Though Ky. Sen. Ernie Harris, a Republican, and Democrat challenger John Black may not see eye-to-eye politically, they’ve certainly seen a lot of each other as election day nears and stumping continues at break-neck speed.

Harris and Black are running for the Ky. senate district 26 seat, which covers Oldham, Carroll, Henry, Trimble and part of Jefferson counties.

Harris and Black faced off Oct. 7 at a debate forum hosted by Oldham County Chamber & Economic Development and The Oldham Era.

Two candidates vying for the Oldham County Attorney seat squared off Oct. 7 at a debate hosted by the Oldham Economic and Development Chamber and The Oldham Era.

John Carter, a Republican, of La Grange, said he wants to focus on prosecuting DUI cases and obtaining grants to prosecute juvenile offenders in the county. Top Oldham GOP members selected Carter to run for the seat following the tragic death earlier this year of long-standing county attorney John Fendley.